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Epic Seven Special Mystic Summon, ML5 & ML4 Hero Tier List Roundup (Spring 2026)This is a detailed analysis of the upcoming Special Mystic Summon and New User Mystic Summon. We've clearly organized the performance and summoning priority of each hero, from Nodos, currently the highest-performing ML5 hero, to Salome, who will be newly released, in a tier list format. We also cover the usability and recommendation levels of ML4 heroes to provide guidelines on which heroes to choose.
1. 🌟 Special Mystic Summon & New User Summon Analysis
· We explain the Special Mystic Summon and New User Mystic Summon, which allow you to summon ML5 heroes released before April 9th or heroes released within the last 6 months.
· This summon banner is permanent, so there's no need to rush your summons. We especially recommend new users save their resources for other heroes.
· Nodos, currently the highest-performing ML5 hero, is not included in this banner but is currently featured in a separate banner and should be acquired as a top priority.
· The new ML5 hero Salome, set to be released soon, is expected to show powerful performance by copying the skills of allies or enemies.
· This summon banner is permanent, so there's no need to rush your summons. We especially recommend new users save their resources for other heroes.
· Nodos, currently the highest-performing ML5 hero, is not included in this banner but is currently featured in a separate banner and should be acquired as a top priority.
· The new ML5 hero Salome, set to be released soon, is expected to show powerful performance by copying the skills of allies or enemies.
00:01 - 00:42
1. 🌟 Special Mystic Summon & New User Summon Analysis
· We explain the Special Mystic Summon and New User Mystic Summon, which allow you to summon ML5 heroes released before April 9th or heroes released within the last 6 months.
· This summon banner is permanent, so there's no need to rush your summons. We especially recommend new users save their resources for other heroes.
· Nodos, currently the highest-performing ML5 hero, is not included in this banner but is currently featured in a separate banner and should be acquired as a top priority.
· The new ML5 hero Salome, set to be released soon, is expected to show powerful performance by copying the skills of allies or enemies.
· This summon banner is permanent, so there's no need to rush your summons. We especially recommend new users save their resources for other heroes.
· Nodos, currently the highest-performing ML5 hero, is not included in this banner but is currently featured in a separate banner and should be acquired as a top priority.
· The new ML5 hero Salome, set to be released soon, is expected to show powerful performance by copying the skills of allies or enemies.
02:13 - 04:31
2. 🏆 ML5 Hero Tier List (S, A, B Tiers)
· **Unavailable Heroes**: Ruele, Dienne, Esetia, Genesis RTA, Lionheart (Collab), Nodos (Currently featured banner)
· **S Tier**: Nodos (Strongest ML5 currently, recommended for top priority acquisition)
· **A Tier**: Salome (Upcoming release, expected destructive performance with powerful skill-copying ability), Lady of Scales (Strong defensive capabilities, useful in Arena/Guild Wars/RTA), Elena (Consistent usability with damage resistance passive), Light Esetia (Strong Cleave utility, useful in Arena/Guild Wars besides RTA), Fallen Cecilia (Specializes in protecting front-line units, especially useful for new users), Ruele of Light (Powerful revival and healing, useful across PvP), Maid Chloe (Provides continuous healing and revival, defense buff)
· **B Tier**: Moonlight Luna (Powerful S3, can Cleave even with slow builds), J.K. (Guaranteed turn 1, requires careful pick in RTA), Arbiter Vildred (Guaranteed turn 1, can force enemy bans in RTA), Belian (Soul Burn passive, useful in specific compositions), Politis (Powerful RTA opener, low usability in Arena/Guild Wars)
· **Other Considerations**: Mirsa, Briar, L.K. Bellona (Potential Nodos counter, useful in Arena), School Nurse Arby, Shepherd of the Lost Dienne, Martial Artist Ken, etc., can be evaluated as higher tiers.
· **S Tier**: Nodos (Strongest ML5 currently, recommended for top priority acquisition)
· **A Tier**: Salome (Upcoming release, expected destructive performance with powerful skill-copying ability), Lady of Scales (Strong defensive capabilities, useful in Arena/Guild Wars/RTA), Elena (Consistent usability with damage resistance passive), Light Esetia (Strong Cleave utility, useful in Arena/Guild Wars besides RTA), Fallen Cecilia (Specializes in protecting front-line units, especially useful for new users), Ruele of Light (Powerful revival and healing, useful across PvP), Maid Chloe (Provides continuous healing and revival, defense buff)
· **B Tier**: Moonlight Luna (Powerful S3, can Cleave even with slow builds), J.K. (Guaranteed turn 1, requires careful pick in RTA), Arbiter Vildred (Guaranteed turn 1, can force enemy bans in RTA), Belian (Soul Burn passive, useful in specific compositions), Politis (Powerful RTA opener, low usability in Arena/Guild Wars)
· **Other Considerations**: Mirsa, Briar, L.K. Bellona (Potential Nodos counter, useful in Arena), School Nurse Arby, Shepherd of the Lost Dienne, Martial Artist Ken, etc., can be evaluated as higher tiers.
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3. ✨ ML4 Hero Tier List & Recommendation
· **Recommended Heroes**: Mediator Kawerik (Arena counter, high usability if you don't have Summer Iseria), Ball & Seline (High versatility, useful in Cleave compositions), Wildlands Silk (Fast speed imprint, 2-space attack range)
· **Usable Heroes**: Wasteland Executor (Bomb planting and detonation, useful in Cleave compositions), Assassin Cartuja (Useful in Arena/Guild Wars when paired with Bellona), Light Knight Aither (Useful when facing Aither in Trial of the Constellations, can acquire Silver Transmission Stones)
· **Specific Situation Heroes**: Blood Blade Karin (Difficult with the appearance of Arcas, but usable in specific situations), Crimson Arme (Damage reduction, limited use cases), Roana (Recent buff, has potential), Infinite Horizon Arcas (Niche use in specific RTA situations), Angel of Light Angelica (TA Coli counter, useful when facing Aither), General Purrgis (AoE stun against Ruele, assists Cleave compositions)
· **Others**: Light Seeker Luluca (Easy to stack buff stacks), Allots (Niche use in specific situations, requires manual play), Shooting Star Arcas (Can be fun when paired with ML Ken), Tempest Surin, Fighter Maya, Light Knight Aither, etc., can be used for specific content or for fun.
· **Lower Tiers**: Some of the heroes mentioned may have low usage frequency or be useful only under specific conditions.
· **Usable Heroes**: Wasteland Executor (Bomb planting and detonation, useful in Cleave compositions), Assassin Cartuja (Useful in Arena/Guild Wars when paired with Bellona), Light Knight Aither (Useful when facing Aither in Trial of the Constellations, can acquire Silver Transmission Stones)
· **Specific Situation Heroes**: Blood Blade Karin (Difficult with the appearance of Arcas, but usable in specific situations), Crimson Arme (Damage reduction, limited use cases), Roana (Recent buff, has potential), Infinite Horizon Arcas (Niche use in specific RTA situations), Angel of Light Angelica (TA Coli counter, useful when facing Aither), General Purrgis (AoE stun against Ruele, assists Cleave compositions)
· **Others**: Light Seeker Luluca (Easy to stack buff stacks), Allots (Niche use in specific situations, requires manual play), Shooting Star Arcas (Can be fun when paired with ML Ken), Tempest Surin, Fighter Maya, Light Knight Aither, etc., can be used for specific content or for fun.
· **Lower Tiers**: Some of the heroes mentioned may have low usage frequency or be useful only under specific conditions.